Anticipation Quote by Patrick O'Brian
“It is a great while since I felt the grind of bone under my saw,' he added, smiling with anticipation.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian, 1969
The narrator enjoys the tactile sensation of cutting bone, reflecting a grim fascination with the physicality of work.
In simple terms: He finds pleasure in the sound of bone under a saw.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the allure of gritty experiences.
Themes
craftsmanship
violence
obsession
detail
Mood
dark
reflective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- carpentry
- surgery
- forensic work
- creative writing
Key Concepts
sensory immersion
dark curiosity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we find grim details compelling?
- How does sensory detail affect storytelling?
A Different Perspective
The enjoyment may glorify violence.
![“The only thing is that ordinarily when I do dance with [women] they think I am suddenly going to throw them over a table or twist them all around. All I want to do is one-two, one-two-three - a simple fox trot. But they're shaking with anticipation at the thought that I'm about to whip them around…” quote by Gene Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/073/gene-kelly-11878_anticipation_the-only-thing-is-that-ordinarily-when-i_44100.jpg)
![“[It is hard to know what is good luck and what isn't and therefore whether we should be happy or sad about it. Only time will tell. For example...] The Talmud relates a story about two people who wanted to travel by boat. One broke his foot and was unable to make the trip, while his friend got on…” quote by Zelig Pliskin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68d/zelig-pliskin-22951_anticipation_it-is-hard-to-know-what-is-good-luck-and_34545.jpg)
